Federal Trade Commission Announces Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses
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The Federal Trade Commission issued a new rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide, including new noncompetes for senior executives.
CCJ Report Finds Sentencing Reforms Had Little Impact on Racial Disparity in Imprisonment
While racial disparity in imprisonment dropped from 2000 to 2019, the study found sentencing reforms had little impact.
New Labor Protections for Thousands of Public Workers in Colorado Take Effect in July
The New PROPWA rules, coming into effect July 1, provide rights similar to NLRA rights for many public workers in Colorado.
First LLP Exam Set for April 30 in Denver
In just two months, the first class of LLPs will be able to represent clients in certain family law matters in the state of Colorado.
IAALS, LSAC Launch Foundations 2.0, Addressing a Post-COVID Legal Profession Undergoing Fundamental Shifts
In a major update to its 2014 Foundations for Practice project, IAALS partnered with LSAC on Foundations 2.0.
Moye White Attorneys to Join Fennemore This Month
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Roughly 80 attorneys and professionals from Moye White will join Fennemore this month, making it one of the largest law firms in the state.
Law Firms Work to Close the Gender Gap in Leadership and Management
Recent data shows that only 28% of law firm partners are women, but several firms have initiatives in place to help address the gap.
ABA Ethics Committee Releases Opinion Addressing Conflicts of Interest Under Model Rule 1.18
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The ABA’s ethics committee released an opinion that addressed conflicts of interest under its Model Rule 1.18.
Project Ganesha Aims to Help Women, Diverse Associates Thrive in Private Practice
Project Ganesha, launched in late 2023 by Miko Brown, provides playbooks, mentoring and coaching to help women and diverse associates grow and thrive in private practice.
CBA Releases Ethics Opinion for Lawyers Practicing Virtually
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The CBA Ethics Committee summarized some practice guidelines for attorneys who work remotely, either full-time or in a hybrid setting.